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Péribonka, QC

Quebec

Péribonka is a small town in Quebec with a population of 489. Residents earn $67,000 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
489 Population 11/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $43,200 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$460 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $460/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $460
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

How Péribonka Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population489
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$43,200
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty13.2%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$460
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units270
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation344 ft (105 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+14.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Péribonka a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Péribonka receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Péribonka offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Péribonka is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Péribonka is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 14.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Péribonka has a population of 489 with a density of 11 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%).

Population

489
Total Population
2021 Census
11
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
42.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Péribonka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.0%
631% above US avg
Other Languages1%

Social Characteristics

Péribonka vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Péribonka is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Péribonka vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,000
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone82.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Péribonka is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $460 (60% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$460
60% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units270

Property Tax

In Péribonka, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Péribonka vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+14.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density11/sq mi
Total Area42.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone82.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Nearby Cities

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